Tales from Greece and Rome: Junior Classics V3 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162603971)

Tales from Greece and Rome: Junior Classics V3 is a collection of classic stories from ancient Greek and Roman mythology, retold by William Patten. The book includes tales such as the story of Perseus and Medusa, the adventures of Odysseus, the legend of Romulus and Remus, and the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Each story is beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings, making it an engaging read for young readers. The book is part of the Junior Classics series, which aims to introduce children to classic literature and storytelling from around the world. It is a perfect addition to any child's library, and a great way to introduce them to the fascinating world of ancient mythology.1912. Volume 3 of 10. Tales from Greece and Rome. The purpose of The Junior Classics is to provide in ten volumes containing about five thousand pages, a classified collection of tales, stories and poems, both ancient and modern, suitable for children from six to sixteen years of age. This collection, carefully used by parents and teachers with due reference to individual tastes and needs, will make many children enjoy good literature. It will inspire them with a love of good reading, which is the best possible result of any elementary education. The Junior Classics constitute a set of books whose contents will delight children and at the same time satisfy the legitimate ethical requirements of those who have the children's best interests at heart. Beautifully illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Patten
ISBN-10: 1162603976
ISBN-13: 9781162603971
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 530
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.60lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.07d